Welford Wins Mayor Race In Tuesday Election
Welford declared winner in Eagle Lake by election Tuesday by a narrow margin of three votes. The tally showed Westman, Telvyer, GE and Thomas among leading contenders as the mayoral contest drew to a close with congratulations flowing to the victor.
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Welford
Eagle Lake
D. & Slurirant & Telver
Westman
Ae Ata
Teltyer
Thomas
Dad
Meror Westprare
Sougel Bisgoz
Eboin
pRtve
Obscure obituary note for Essie Lake in El Campo area
An obituary fragment notes the death of Essie Lake, aged 78, with funeral details and survivors including two daughters and four sons. Mentions inexact names and places such as Temple and Fire Conrado, with unclear dates and affiliations.
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Essie Lake
Wasz
Campo
Lionas
Fev
Tasior
Mes Gray Payne
Bagi Lake
API
Westley Parry
Temple
George
Qovert
Henry Taylor
EL Campo
Two Segroes Charged With Liquor Violation
Arrest reports from Weber show two Segroes charged with transporting liquor. Caldwell of Columbus led the seizure while Bedle Hreith of Weimar faced related charges. The note mentions a family visit by Mrs Alfred Olle and two children of Lenburg, accompanied by others.
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T. W. Sillmer
Webar
Weber
Ageros
Waiter Caldwell
Columbus
Parpe
Setlang
Bédle Hreith
Weimar
Hirs
Albreent
Fiatonis
Alfred Olle
Lenburg Szenti
Else Tedd
Bort
Ely council swears in new officers and aldermen
At a council meeting last night Ely sworn in Disyor Wm. Ee Welford as mayor pro tem and G. Sinclair as alderman. A. Meyer Welford was named to his duties and Ceue Hos Butler appointed city treasurer. Working committees including a finance panel were announced.
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Ely
Ee Welford
Bond Issue Vote Prompts Local Section Future Debate
The coming bond election for Precinct No. 4 including Justice pre cinema Nos and surrounding areas will be held Saturday April 26. The Headlight endorses the issue citing potential tax increases but projected gains in business and roads. Opponents are invited to publish views as the paper supports progress and Eagle Lake’s prosperity. A separate note reports a four legged chick exhibited at McLerrits Hatchery in Post Bernard, foreshadowing unusual poultry developments.
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Justice
Nos
Allegron
Engle Lake
Satweder
Lme
Electron
Duslovss
Jose i
People
Colin Ape
Flesed
Politica
Fagle Lake
Urese
Eros
Featec
Renin
Gram
Daghn Lake
Sage Lake
Pat
Eagle
McLerrits
Sonitery
Bernard
Moterrin
Nellie Walker Dies at Home Near Eagle Lake
Miss Nellie Walker, about 45, a resident of this section, died at the family home near Eagle Lake yesterday after a period of illness. She is survived by her mother Mrs Joste Walker Aidge of Eagle Lake. Funeral services will be held at the family home Friday at 12 noon with interment near Holy remains.
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Nellie Walker
Eagle Lake
Walker
Mes
Joste Walker Aidge
Meet Eagle le
Election results tallied in East Bernard independent district
Large turnout reported with 316 votes cast in East Bernard for the Independent School District election last Saturday. Candidates J. R. Peace 170, FB Urbish 14, Le gchner 165, BG Woma 386, Will Jerves 28, AF Schaetreceive d? Names incomplete from the damaged text.
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Os Independent
East Bernard
Fem
J. R Peace
FB. Urbish
Gchner
Woma
Will Jerves
Schaet
Lews Morris
Jim
Businessmen of Eagle Lake Endorse Road Bond Vote
Local merchants and town leaders discuss a road bonds election. Leaders like L H Reading and Hayes Stephens voice support for better roads, schools, and churches, arguing higher taxes now bring growth and Prosperity. Some merchants warn against high taxes hurting smaller towns and emphasize keeping traffic and business in Eagle Lake.
Potato Crop Promises Best Five-Year Yield
Reports by Dr. Otto Rogers indicate the potato crop shows potential for a bumper yield, with robust tops and heavy stalks though market demand could be affected by global buying power. Weather has caused wilting in some fields, and a rain within days is hoped to maximize the late-season crop.
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Otto Rogers
Ramsay
Pak
Dr. Rogers
Dr McLeLLan’s Brother Dies in Houston Monday
Obituary notes the death of Dr F L McLellan in Houston Monday at age years. Born in Masonville Alabama, he moved to Texas and served as a deputy in the Masonic Lodge. Survived by a brother Dr McLellan and two sisters Mrs B Fant of Palacios and Mrs S Wilson of Leesburg Florida. Body shipped to Palacios. funeral from Mrs Paot’s home to the city at 10 am Wednesday. Contains local commentary on Eagle Lake road development amid community efforts and local letters.
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Bagie Lake
Mortby
F. L. McLeren
Fee
Houston
Eco
Frank Hartwell
Masonville
Alaabama
Wrother
McLeane
B. Fant
Palacios
Turces
Wilson
Leesburg
Morida
Palstios Tuesaday
Paot
Many County Officers Nominate Themselves Again
The Headlight notes multiple Colorado County officers announcing reelection bids. John Hosted seeks county clerk, W G Bapenberg aims for district clerk, Emil H Rabel runs for tax collector, and E M Spencer stands for county attorney. Voters are urged to consider incumbents’ records and public service.
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County
Flere
Golorada
Bastedt
Nla
Liem Kn
Hustedh
Coloorado County
Biscatchiney
Papeibery
Ofr
Rapentery
Pengut
Colorado County
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Womer
Eml W. Rabel
Em H. Rabel
Columbus
Rebel
Ernst
Emil Rabel
Rabel
H.R. Spencer
R. Spencer
Colorado
Spencer
Sweetwater
Texas
Nolan
Iafiche
Fisher
Astic
Usd
Ramboy
Snare and frog ordeal at lakeside irrigation den
An incident during canal repair near Lakeside Irrigation Won Ca involves Mr Wallace and a crew of Black workers who freed many snakes and frogs from a shelter under cement rocks. The creatures dispersed as workers confronted them with sticks, killing over twenty snakes and releasing bell frogs into the area.
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Wharton & County
Walla
Wallace
Miniature Golf Course Under Construction Near Dallas Hotel
A new miniature golf course is under construction on Magarty Avenue beside the Dallas Hotel, developed by Art Calvert and managed by Mont Calvert Jr. The project aims to provide practice and entertainment with a compact course that mirrors real golf, drawing interest from local enthusiasts and seasonal players.
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City
Dallas
Salt Lake
Tom Thumbs Golf
W. Bentley
MaGarty Avenue
G. Ke Brodhage
Art
Mont Calvert
Tae Plas
Mont Jr
Ita
Houston
Tha Witter
Heldright
Lecales
Calvert
Alderman Toliver seriously ill at home
The Headlight reports Alderman E A Toliver severely ill at his home since last Sunday. Physicians from Wharton are summoned and may transfer him to a Houston hospital. Friends hope for a swift recovery and ask not to be moved. The article also notes a school-trustee election with no tickets scratched and four trustees re-elected without opposition.
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A. Toliver
Tollye Eguditius
Wharton
Houston
Sehr Truster
L. D. Allen
B. A. McHhinnes
P. Cc. Middlebrook
M. Steinwell
Wachool
Eagle Lake Baseball Team Has No Game This Sunday
The Headlight reports the Eagle Lake team will not play a match this Sunday. Players will practice at Cavendals Diamond and fans are invited to watch the team at Cavendals.
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Eagle Lake
Cavendals
Houston Couple Seriously Hurt In Car Crash
A Houston couple, F. Bichins and Mrs Hoyekins, were seriously injured in a high speed auto crash on the highway near Eagle Lake. The pair, returning from a visit to Heilietta, were transported to Baptists Hospital Houston in critical condition with skull injury and severe lacerations. The husband, Joe Hughes, and the sister of Miss Willian King of San Antonio were among bystanders.
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F. Bichins
Houston
East Ely
Tiraud
Gagic Lake
D. Vine
Jeske
Eagle Lake
Feele Lake
Bapties Hospital
Hoyekins
Brisonet Avenue
Housbe
Heilettsrifie
Joe
Bame
Mim
Houching
Schulenbars Wd Bs
Willan King
San Antonio
Hing
Castlver
Gas Work Advances in West Part of Town
Weather favors ongoing natural gas extraction in the western town area. Southern Union Gas Co focuses on ditching and mining for gas, with completion soon and preparations for public services at Mexicost Baptist Union.
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Southern Union Gas Company
Minn Ples
West City
Highway Route Proposal Draws Broad Texas Visit Interest
A proposed state highway designation along a route through Austin and Houston draws a large local delegation and plans for official visitations. Officials, engineers, and supporters from Eagle Lake and surrounding areas anticipate attendance at hearings in August.
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Houston
Antonin
Eagle Lake
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